When an emergency occurs, it’s important to know exactly where to get accurate information and who to contact. The services below provide trusted, real-time updates for bushfires, storms, heatwaves, earthquakes, public health emergencies and more.

If life is in danger

Call 000 immediately (Police, Fire, Ambulance)

Real-time emergency information

The best way to keep informed during an emergency is to seek information from a variety of sources. You can get information by:

Warnings are also available by calling the DFES emergency information phone line (13 DFES or 13 33 37) or the Bureau of Meteorology on 1300 183 341.

Do not block +61 444 444 444

During an emergency, you may receive an SMS or voice message from emergency services through the Emergency Alert system. If your phone displays the caller ID or message header +61 444 444 444, it is a genuine alert. Do not block this number, as you may miss critical information in future.

A helicopter fighting a bush fire

Act on the earliest signs of danger

If someone alerts you to a possible emergency, or if you can see, hear or smell something that may be dangerous, treat that as your warning. 

Take immediate action to stay safe. Do not wait for an official alert or text message.

Forest bushfire

SMS notification for emergency related information

The City of Wanneroo provides a complimentary SMS notification service to residents, delivering timely information about local emergency incidents and the declaration of Harvest, Hot Works, Vehicle Movement and Total Fire Bans.

This includes emergency management incident notifications, if escalated to ADVICE on emergency related road closures that may affect travel within the City. This enables the community to stay informed and make timely decisions to protect their safety and minimise disruption.

Storm at Jindalee Beach taken by a resident

Emergency management eNewsletter

Stay informed about local bushfire and emergency management updates, including reminders, seasonal information and important changes. The eNewsletter is sent twice a year, with occasional additional updates for key issues or events.